Moss Lake
Dispersed camping
21.8 mi out & back · 2,727 ft gain · 1,944 ft high point · Very hard
From South Lake & Moss Lake Trailhead via South Lake Trail-South Lake, the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Border Route (8.6 mi)
MN · U.S. Forest Service
This 21.8-mile out and back trail from South Lake & Moss Lake Trailhead uses the South Lake Trail, Border Route, and North Country National Scenic Trail to reach Crab Lake on the main Border Route, climbing 2,727 feet.
2,727 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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Mon: Partly Sunny · wind 5 mph SW